Tinto
“Their cold brew is amazing, they have Blue Marble ice cream, outlets are plentiful and wifi is free, and everyone is super nice.”
“It has 3 long tables and a few outlets for those who like to work in a coffee shop and secure wifi, just ask the barista.”
“Very clean and minimalist atmosphere.”
Tinto
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Working: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Under $10
8 reviews
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I LOVE this place. Without Tinto, I would probably hate my neighborhood a little more, but this beacon of happiness is always here for me when I need it.
I used to be skeptical of cold brew enthusiasts, but here, it's delicious. It makes me feel pleasantly happy and awake, all while satisfying my caffeine craving. Their lattes are perfect: thick froth, slightly sharp espresso balanced with the right amount of milk.
The food here is really fantastic. I am a huge fan of the breakfast sandwich. My only gripe is that oftentimes, the baguette is really hard…I usually end up ripping up the roof of my mouth. Last time I ordered it, I asked if I could get the sandwich on another kind of bread, and the sweet guys who work there happily made my sandwich on multigrain bread (which actually tasted way better!). I love it when places will grant my off requests. (Granted, it wasn't busy at the time I visited and made my special request.) We've also had the mozzarepa and baked eggs–you can't go wrong.
The only thing this place has going against it is the small seating area that often gets full of hipsters working on their novel or what looked like astrophysics homework. On my most recent visit, I noticed the owners had put up little cards designating brunch seating only, no laptops. I appreciate that.
What a nice start to my day!
The guy behind the counter who looks to be the owner greeted us with such enthusiasm. Well, good morning to you, too, sir! After getting a preview of what the menu looks like from Yelp, we jumped straight into ordering our breakfast. A couple of sandwiches and the baked tomato and eggs.
It's a nice, comforting food with a twist. The cheese and sausage sandwich was delicious and filling, similar with the avocado sandwich. It filled us up until well after 'lunch' time! The baked tomato and eggs could use a bit more seasoning, but when you're in the mood for a milder flavor – this is the perfect choice.
The coffee is also delicious. Milk's steamed well and served with a sweet espresso!
* Edited for missing words
I went to this restaurant. They had a nice menu selection. The only problem was they had ran out of a bunch of stuff on their menu. And the restaurant had just opened for the morning so that was kind of surpising. Sounds like they were unprepared to serve guests. The place also had a strong smell of bacon.. If you love bacon I guess that is not a problem. But it wasn't appetizing for me. Staff was friendly and awkwardly tried to console me for their lack of menu items by asking if I wanted to order coffee.
Cute little place, but wish it was bigger to cater to people, who use their laptops /phones here. Plus I see a lot of people bring their children in sometimes. This is a coffee shop that offers treats kids enjoy. Could be a bit cozier. One time I was typing up a report here at least 3 people came in asking for ice cream. So… I guess the ice cream is popping lol. could be a bit cozier. They're pricey but their Spanish lattes are on point. I always come back for them. I wanted to come back for the waffle but it always runs out by the time I get in. I don't spend a lot of money on them I use the CUPS App in order to get it for a lower price. If you want details about CUPS and a code for a discount message me.
I came here for brunch on a Saturday around 10. There aren't many places in the area open before 11 so I was pretty excited about….well, eating.
When I arrived, I noticed that Tinto was more a coffee shop than a restaurant. There are a bunch of connected smaller tables that make up 3 longer tables each holding 6 people. About half of the people were drinking coffee with a laptop and the other half were eating food. The first long table had 3 tiny signs stating that these tables were only for guests sitting to eat. No laptops allowed! There was woman who was hogging 2 seats while she stretched out with a laptop. There were also 2 screaming children at that table while their grandfather waited in line to get coffee and donuts. First impression? Tinto doesn't follow their own rules.
Since there is no table service, we stood on a line and waited to order. We quickly found out that the more hearty breakfast options are only available during the week, which was a total downer.
After waiting about 10 min, the woman on the laptop got up and I was able to sit down with my brunch date. I'm not sure if the staff typically cleans the tables, but on this day, they didn't. I put the previous customer's dirty dishes and cups on the counter and got comfy.
She ordered an egg and cheese sandwich with a latte and I ordered the egg, sausage & cheese sandwich without bread and a chai latte.
I'm sad to say that nothing we ordered was all that wonderful. Both the chai latte and latte tasted like hot milk. Her sandwich was "fine" with a slight piece of cheese and smear of egg and my eggs were overcooked. The sausage tasted like it was frozen and warmed in a microwave.
A bunch of people came in just for donuts, so maybe those are something worth while. I didn't try them so I can't say. If you're looking for a quick bite/drink in the area, it may be worth it to wait until 11 so you can choose a different place.
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– The ice cream is perfection
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– Personalities of the servers are enjoyable
– Stuffed waffle is cool, altho it's small
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– The affogato rears no complaints
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– Lots of lingerers, taking up seats
TIPS:
– You'll almost miss it if you're not looking for it.
The food and service were great. The place is clean and the workers are friendly. My wife got the Avocado Smash with a berry tea and I got the Baked Eggs along with a Macchiato and both were delicious. The prices were right. The menu is small but I appreciate that because the items they offer (and that we've had so far) are excellent. We'll be back here for sure.
Small but it is a pretty good breakfast spot. Sandwiches. Lattes etc. all worth trying. And not expensive.